Cainta

Cainta is a municipality in Rizal province, Philippines, bordering Metro Manila at several points and using major roads that lead inland. The area includes residential neighborhoods next to commercial zones and some green spaces that run along the waterways.

The settlement began during Spanish colonial times as a church territory and later became an administrative district of Rizal province. During the Japanese occupation in World War II, the area experienced fighting and reconstruction before growing into its present form over the following decades.

The name comes from the Tagalog word for bamboo, which once covered the riverbanks and still grows in some barangays. Many residents shop for fresh produce at the morning market beside the old church, while others work in the industrial parks that fill the streets during the day.

Many visitors pass through on the Ortigas Avenue Extension or Marcos Highway, both linking Metro Manila to eastern provinces. The area is busy during the day, especially during morning and evening rush hours when commuters travel.

The area is considered one of the wealthiest local governments in the country and runs its own digital portal for citizen applications. Visitors often notice the mix of older houses and new commercial buildings that reflect the rapid growth of recent decades.

Location: Rizal

Inception: 1571

Elevation above the sea: 41 m

Reference: 0405805000

Shares border with: Taytay, Marikina, Pasig, Antipolo

Address: Cainta, 1900 Rizal, Philippines

Website: http://cainta.gov.ph

GPS coordinates: 14.56667,121.11667

Latest update: December 13, 2025 18:36